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FG53 EFX

2003 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

122,073 mi
Last recorded122,073 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 EFX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 122,073 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2025 118,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 113,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 108,832 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 100,274 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 95,542 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 89,858 miles

Exhaust noisy corroded (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 82,700 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 82,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 76,682 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 76,682 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 72,431 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 69,435 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 66,083 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Fuel filter regulator corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear handbrake outer cable swollen but still functioning correctly.

Pass 19 Sep 2013 63,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 58,873 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 49,559 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 39,195 miles

anti roll bar bushes worn

front tyres getting low on inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2009 31,886 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 24,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 17,790 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 11,022 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A2?

Based on 380,691 MOT tests across 19,245 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,744
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
19,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,177
Stop lamp not working 6,149
Direction indicator incorrect colour 5,217
coil spring broken 4,787
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,660
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FG53 EFX is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 Audi A2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 82,358 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG53 EFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG53 EFX registered?

FG53 EFX is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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